how to find a guide for Matacanes

Training for guides in Mexico is in a development stage. There is only one association that provides formal training for canyon guides in the country, the American Canyoneering Association. There are still a lot of people out there that only print business cards and call themselves guides.

Now imagine yourself going down Matacanes Canyon with your guide when, suddenly, you slip and hurt your ankle. It hurts a lot and you cannot stand up, do not think about walking. The skills of your guide have been enough so far, but he does not have a first aid kit of gear for spending the night in the canyon. He has never taken a wilderness first aid course and he is not ready for your rescue…

When you talk to a company for your next Adventure in Monterrey, ask some questions and think about the answers carefully before buying from them.

getting the right guide for your adventure

‣ How long has the company been in operations?
‣ Is it a formally established company?
‣ What are the companies accreditations and credentials?
‣ Does it have a permit to operate in the area?
‣ Does it have insurance for the clients?
‣ What are the companies references? (Tourism Bureau, Civic Protection, Adventure travel associations)
‣ What methods do they use to train their guides?
‣ What is the company standard for first aid, rope skills and swift water training for the guides?
‣ How well does the guide know the canyon?
‣ Has the guide been in the canyon for several seasons and conditions?

We recommend a professional company with accredited guides for your trip to Matacanes. We recommend ibó Adventure Center.